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Our building is the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. This building is 198 feet tall. The lighthouse is white, and has 4 navy blue stripes. The base is red, and brown. The whole lighthouse is made of bricks. We chose the Cape Hatteras lighthouse because we didn't want to make a normal building like everyone else, so we made a lighthouse. Anna has also been to the lighthouse too! The geometric components of the lighthouse would be, at the base of the lighthouse it is made out of an octagon for the…

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In August, 2014, the Congressional Research Service published a programmatic summary concerning the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and its status within the Defense Acquisition System (DAS). The author states the JLTV completed the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase (EMD) following competitive prototype demonstration through FY14 and FY152. A full-rate production request for proposals was drafted and the Army was planning to select a vendor in July, 20152. Therefore, the…

The recent growth of Reserve Engineering Support Units could be more organized to offer more efficient support to the Fleet. In many places, the Coast Guard has implemented the replacement of the MK rating at Small Boat Station with the ME rating. This shift in assignment for Reserve MKs has been a topic for multiple years and is recently come to fruition. While the subject concept is an arguably sound cost saving initiative (the cost to train an MK vs. ME), a proactive approach on the…

Good evening Professor and class. This forum is unique because I am currently in the process of revising my unit’s continuity of operations (COOP) plan due to an upgraded infrastructure. My unit, Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley is centrally located within the Louisville Metropolitan area and as with any location is susceptible to hazards. In addition, potential hazards which could prompt a COOP plan activation are natural (fire, flood (Louisville is in a low-lying area), technological (loss of…

In the late 1890s, North America was experiencing growth and opportunity amongst a rapidly growing country. Cities became more populated, resulting in larger buildings, and the risk of numerous fire fatalities increased due to building construction design. To this day building design plays a significant role in the ability of its occupants to exit safely during and emergency. The design of new buildings is influenced as a result of human behaviors during past fire emergency. For many years,…

The planning phase is the second step in the project life cycle. Kloppenborg and Tesch (2015) suggested that the planning phase is like a road map for the project that guides the project manager from the beginning to the end of the project. Furthermore, it specifies the tasks that will be accomplish and the deliverables that will need to be created. The project planning phase could also serves as an instrument for communicating with the stakeholders and the project members. Thus, the…

A beautiful wrought iron gate or fence makes a stunning statement. Whether it’s guarding the entrance to your property, lining your stairs, or surrounding your balcony, the right iron ornament can add life and character to your property. Better yet, there are many different options when it comes to custom faux finishes and designs. That’s why Elsmere Ironworks in Erlanger, KY has made it their business to use only the best welding and finishing techniques to create a custom iron finish that…

Crossing Bridge on October 12, 2016. The purpose for this visit was to learn how and what thought the Transportation Engineers put into building the bridge. We discussed about the history of the Willamette valley and its first habitants, then about construction of the bridge. This memo presents my observations and discussion during the tour. Observations Bob Hastings, a Trimet employee, was our guide for the day and began by mentioning how the Willamette valley was formed by an enormous glacier…

Notice cracks in your home’s foundation? If so, then it might be time to call Olshan Foundation Solutions for help. We will schedule a free inspection to determine if your foundation needs further repairs. Around 20% of the homes that we inspect do not need repairs. Round Rock, Texas, sits in the heart of central Texas, and a lot of homes in the Texas area use piering methods to support the foundations. This is because Texas has a lot of clay soils that are sometimes referred to as expansive…